i have a 1999 dodge dakota 5.9L engine and i am trying to remove the bearing but the spindle nut wont come off

1999 DODGE DAKOTA
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PATTY02
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no matter which way we try its as if it were bolted on, what should i do? we even tried putting the crowbar in between the bolts and nothing.
Oct 19, 2011 at 12:49 AM
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if you try to remove spindle nut for a wheel bearing leave the tire on or one that enables you to loosen it.then break it loose, then jack the truck up and use an impact wrench to get it off
Oct 19, 2011 at 12:54 AM
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PATTY02
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we tried that but it still will not come off
Oct 19, 2011 at 12:56 AM
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then put penetrating oil on it and let it sit or heat thenut up as youneed to replace the nut anyhow
Oct 19, 2011 at 1:05 AM
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